Lab Helper

City/State:Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:Path - Rapid Response Lab EinsteinBargaining Unit:1199Work

EveningWork Days:ALTERNATE WEEKENDSScheduled Hours:12 PM-8 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7 HOURSHourly Rate:$26.93For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

The Lab Helper assists in all non-clinical tasks of the laboratory. The individual performs basic clerical and maintenance duties, such as but not limited to preparing samples for testing- centrifuging and aliquoting; storing and retrieving samples, distributing samples to workbenches and other departments; discarding samples; storing blood in the cold room (if applicable). The individual is able to receive and follow direct instructions and supervision from staff and shift supervisors.

The Lab Helper is expected to be able to recognize issues and problems and address them as appropriate.

• Retrieve samples and/or slides. Centrifuge and prepare aliquot tubes when necessary. Operate Laboratory Electronic System for specimen tracking
• Handle add-on requests appropriately. Operate LIS system if/when necessary
• Deliver and pick-up samples to the correct workstation and/or department
• Monitor supplies stocks. Receive, date and store supplies as per defined guidelines
• Report and handle basic facility issues with bioengineering and engineering as needed including electrical, plumbing, safety, and others as applicable
• Keep logs, prepare paper requisitions for shipment or storage, others as assigned by supervisor
• Conform to all infection controls procedures
• Answer phone calls, provide information, answer basic questions, or recognize who to transfer the issue to, if applicable
• Follow supervisor's requests and instructions as assigned
• Keep a clean and well-organized work area
• Performs other duties as assignedQualifications:
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Operation of laboratory centrifuges, computers, printers, pneumatic tubes, and office equipment required
• Good communication and organizational skills required
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment- centrifuges, instruments, etc.
• Possess knowledge of good laboratory practices, including QA/QC concepts and practicesThis position is located at the Einstein campus in the Rapid response lab. The hours are 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, alternate weekends of 4:00 pm-12:00 am. Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.